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2003 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration FD53CVX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 04 Aug 2024
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,510 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle & suspension corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,816 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all other parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 91,295 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- various suspension components corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 91,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,866 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on various suspension components
- slight corrosion on brake pipes to rear
- o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
- o/s/r tyre cracking
- n/s/r tyre worn low and cracking
- fluid leak from n/s steering rack
- child seat n/s/r,unable to fully check seatbelt
9 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,921 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,269 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,660 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front chips on windscreen.
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
- Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front tyre deteriorated.
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- coolant level low.
6 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 71,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front chips on windscreen.
- coolant level low.
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Front tyre deteriorated.
- Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Steering arm has slight movement at its fixings
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
13 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,950 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- difficulty opening bonnet with the key
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,124 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,703 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,827 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,008 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,458 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202619 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,789 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,135 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010 5 Jun 20267 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,846 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2009 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,700 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,850 MI
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FD53CVX was registered on 2003-11-27
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